# EMS Guidebook vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 100% against EMS Guidebook's 33%. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). EMS Guidebook's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (90 vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

EMS Guidebook is free to download; Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99 up front. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Quick PEDS EMS Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Guidebook has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EMS Guidebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMS Guidebook | Quick PEDS EMS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 3 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Larry Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/496138296) | [National Emergency Resource Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383458744) |

## What reviewers say

### EMS Guidebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213)

This app provides a digital reference for emergency medical service protocols, replacing traditional physical guidebooks. It includes essential medical charts, guidelines, and rhythm examples, with agency-specific protocols accessible via password.

**Highlights:** Digital EMS agency protocols, Replacement for physical guidebooks, Pediatric vital signs charts, Burn and c-spine clearance guides, Cardiac rhythm examples, AHA guidelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 Utah EMS for Children Off-Line Protocols | $1.99 | one-time |
| District 2B Protocols | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2009 West Virginia EMT Basic Protocols | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2012 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2009 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2010 Hawaii EMS Standing Orders | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2011-2013 St John New Zealand Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |


### Quick PEDS EMS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Pediatric EMS quick reference, Color-coded weight-based information, Medication administration guidance, Airway management adjunct sizing, Age-dependent burn care, Weight conversion calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMS Guidebook free?

EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?

Neither EMS Guidebook nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on September 10, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on September 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*